Role Overview
Booz Allen Hamilton is hiring a mid-level Cyber Engineer. This is a full-time role in Arlington. posted 5 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Number: R0241887
Cyber Engineer
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your engineering background and cybersecurity experience to deploy solutions that protect and defend critical systems? As a cybersecurity engineer, you can become an integral part of our team responsible for developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies and solutions to enable a vital national security system to operate in compliance with the Department of Defense and other requisite security requirements. We need your experience to join a team of cybersecurity-focused professionals responsible for securing a vital analytics platform and facilitating its continuous, uninterrupted operation to transport and disseminate data globally to enable mission critical support to warfighters.
Our team is seeking a highly skilled, experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team supporting an enterprise-level program management office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and develop and implement security solutions in alignment with the Department of Defense security strategy.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 5+ years of experience in a technical role employing DevOps or DevSecOps concepts, including provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of software and Infrastructure-as-Code in a DevOps and continuous delivery environment, using automated deployment and testing frameworks
- Experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, or security operations
- Experience with security AWS cloud computing services, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), IAM roles, policies, and permission boundaries, CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and common log sources such as VPC Flow Logs, S3 access logs, DNS logs, GuardDuty, Security Hub CPSM, Inspector, and Config
- Experience managing or deploying solutions utilizing AWS cloud computing infrastructure services such as EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, EKS, RDS, and Route 53
- Experience programming with languages such as Python, reviewing vulnerability documentation, and developing courses of action to remediate findings
- Experience with cybersecurity solution involvement such as writing secure code, OWASP, or application penetration testing or remediation
- Experience using version control systems such as Git or Mercurial, and CI/CD to deploy containerized software applications and tools
- Ability to develop scripts, automate workflows, and integrate cloud services such as AWS CLI
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with the cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization process to manage and administer an authority to operate (ATO) to maintain compliance with DoD, NIST, RMF, and other requirements
- Experience with containerized orchestration and management using Kubernetes
- Experience using SIEM tools or programmatic integration with SIEM tools
- Experience with vulnerability management, incident response, and threat detection
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code via Terraform
- Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments such as STIGs, FedRAMP, or DoD environments
- Ability to conduct on-site security assessments and work cross-functionally with various teams
- TS/SCI clearance
- Security+, CISSP, CASP, or GCED Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Cyber Engineer position at Booz Allen Hamilton?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Booz Allen Hamilton. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Cyber Engineer position at Booz Allen Hamilton located?
This position is based in Arlington. Booz Allen Hamilton has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Cyber Engineer at Booz Allen Hamilton earn?
Booz Allen Hamilton has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Cyber Engineer role at Booz Allen Hamilton posted?
This role was posted on June 10, 2026 (5 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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